Explore the Family Name Nanos
The meaning of Nanos
Greek: 1. from the personal name Nanos, a pet form of Giovanos, from Italian Giovanni (see John). 2. descriptive nickname from the vocabulary word nanos ‘dwarf’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Kosmas, Stelios.
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How common is the last name Nanos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nanos saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 56,826 to 58,876, representing a change of -3.61. Despite the drop in ranking, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 2.38%, from 336 to 344 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #58,876 | -3.61% |
| Count | 336 | 344 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nanos
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Nanos surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 93.75% to 94.48%. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, though their percentage slightly decreased from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero by 2010, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 36.24% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data also comes from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 94.48% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.62% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.03% | 36.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |